A Web-based Program to Help Caregivers of Lung Patients Learn About Available Supportive Care Res… (NCT06383988) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Web-based Program to Help Caregivers of Lung Patients Learn About Available Supportive Care Resources
United States216 participantsStarted 2024-11-11
Plain-language summary
Clinical trial that tests the feasibility of a web based caregiver support resource, along with caregiver navigation sessions for caregivers of patients with stage II-IV lung cancer. The Caregiver Oncology Needs Evaluation Tool (CONNECT) is a novel web-based intervention designed for the community oncology setting, to systematically connect lung cancer caregivers with tailored supportive care resources. Lung cancer caregivers provide critical and challenging care for their loved ones and are at risk for their own negative psychosocial and physical outcomes. Implementing the CONNECT program along with caregiver navigation may provide additional support to caregivers of patients with stage II-IV lung cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Patient Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be ≥ 18 years of age, as this study is focused on the experience of adult patient-caregiver dyads
* Must have a current diagnosis of new (i.e., initial diagnosis) or recurrent stage II-IV lung cancer
* Must be enrolled after the start of anticancer systemic therapy (+/- radiation therapy) with at least 9 weeks of any planned anticancer treatment remaining
* Must be ambulatory and up (i.e., not bedridden) more than 50% of waking hours
* Must self-report receiving informal (i.e., not professional) care from a caregiver who meets the study caregiver criteria and who is willing to participate
Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be ≥18 years of age, as this study is focused on the experience of adult patient-caregiver dyads
* Must self-report providing informal (i.e. not professional) care during cancer treatment for a patient who meets the patient criteria and who is willing to participate
* Must have access to the internet at home or be willing to use CONNECT in the clinic
* Must have access to telephone to complete sessions with the central caregiver navigator
Patient Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who have completed treatment for their lung cancer at the time of study enrollment
* Enrolled in hospice care
* Unable to read and English and not willing to have someone read surveys for them
Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:
* Self-report currently receiving cancer treatment
* Unable to read and communicate in English, as the CONNECT intervent…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.